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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1900
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a Chinese edict restricting Li Hung Chang’s powers and signaling cautious American diplomacy. The note repeats that the United States seeks direct negotiation, with a stance against punitive action while protecting American interests and rights abroad.
A chaotic dispatch notes alleged Russian influence and German bribery over Pekin affairs as foreign troops assemble. Reports claim Moscow ships fresh troops from Odessa to China while Anglo American forces press to enter the palace fortifications.
A government statement denies American soldiers participated in looting at Thoentsin near Washineitat. The War Department published a cable citing United States forces as not linked to the incident. Details remain unclear as the dispatches arrive from the field.
In Shanghai on September 12, about 600 Japanese marines landed and formally placed themselves under the orders of the British general, marking a shift in command amid the tense presence of foreign forces.
Washington reports claims totaling over 2.8 million dollars linked to efforts to curb bubonic plague in Hawaii. Officials note widespread destruction in Japanese and Chinese quarters, with about two thousand residents losing homes and possessions. The Japanese consul general sought reimbursement, and President McKinley authorized a five member panel to rule on claims, though objections stalled action. Talks continue on possible federal aid and Hawaii’s role in settling the losses.
Miss Mabel McKinley daughter of Abner McKinley and neeley of the president was married at her home in Somerset today to an unnamed groom.
The ceremony was officiated by Rev Parker Morgan at the Church of the Heavenly Rest New York with the president and Mrs McAhuins in attendance. The article also mentions patent medicines and a phonograph device amid other bits from the era.
Galveston Texas September 11 12 Mayor Walter C Jones says about 5000 people have lost their lives one third of the residential area destroyed thousands homeless or destitute with women and children sent to Houston. Relief from the United States is urged as bodies are buried in trenches burned in debris and looting is met and subdued by soldiers and police while relief channels and railroads mobilize to aid.
In Galveston Texas on September 12 officers note the White Cotton Screwsmen offer 500 workers to clear debris. City patrols by regular and citizen soldiers restrict streets with passes and shot incidents. Bodies decompose, trenches are dug, and debris fires burn where safe.
Soldiers and volunteers move more trains from Ppaneteny along the International and Great Northern line carrying men water supplies and burial goods for distressed residents. Military companies are called to service to aid in relief efforts amid urgent need.
Mrs Eliza Thomas of Easton Pennsylvania says she suffered ulceration of the uterus for two years with no relief from two city doctors until using Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash She is now well and able to work after four bottles and three wash packages praising the medicines Mrs Pinkham urges suffering women to seek help from her remedies through the Lydia E Pinkham Medical Co Lynn Massachusetts
Galveston relief committee issues a statement estimating deaths at 8000 and noting that about 5000 people are shelterless and destitute. Not a church, school or charity escaped damage as half the city was obliterated. Urgent need for food clothing and household goods. nearby communities urged to provide asylum for women and children and to send water kerosene oil gasoline and candles. Mayor Bay WC. Jones appeals for aid.
Reports from Houston on September 12 recount arriving Galveston evacuees describing a terrible calamity. Rescue teams recover more bodies at Virginia Point and Texas City while searches extend across the countryside between the two points. A life saving crew member says less than a third of the dead have been recovered and fears a week will pass before the bay yields all the bodies.
Austin Texas Sept 12 The governor reports federal authorities have ordered the Texas command to Galveston and he will provide state militia support to curb vandalism. Only road to the coast from Flousten is under military supervision temporarily.
Reports reaching the governor say cooperation with federal troops will be needed to place all the maimand opposite Galvestan as well as the Island under tarthishiw. If true, thieves have begun entering the city to pilfer the bodies of the end.
In Frankfort on September 22 the circuit court postponed the trials of Charles Finley of Indiana and Captain John D L Powers linked to the Goebel murder as neither defendant is present. The cases of ex Governor W Taylor and Berry Plowarre were also deferred as custody issues persist. The note criticizes census practices and a white man’s interrogation amid broader social commentary.
In Bedford Indiana on September 12 Judge Martin reported City Marshal Mort Clay of Huron sought Sheriff Dobbins with a posse to quell a riot between colored men and whites. Dobbins refused, claiming the situation not urgent as negroes reportedly fired at houses and people amid high excitement.
Matthews Land company and the Chicago Indiana and Eastern Railway ask a permanent injunction against gas pumping stations near Matthews Indiana claiming pumping at high pressure reduces gas pressure across Madison Delaware and Grant counties. They contend the decreased pressure threatens Matthews manufacturing firms and the regional gas pool.
In Laurel Indiana Sept 12 Orrin E Walker entered Trews Cooksey's shop in Andersonville after a dispute about a neighbor's dog. Cooksey ordered him out and when Walker stepped outside he was struck with a stick. Walker fired six shots hitting Cooksey in the abdomen with four bullets and a bullet grazing a rib and hitting the arm.
Portland Indiana dated September 12 reports Samuel Haley investigates claim his son Harvey Haley deserted the U S Army. A letter from the assistant adjutant general of the War Department states Haley serves in Company M Twenty third Infantry and is at Jolo.
The dead body of Miss Retta Burkhart was found on the outskirts of Martinsville, Ind. She was nude and mutilated, with clear signs of murder. Four men last seen with her are under arrest as investigators probe the case.
William Pierce aged 22, a Princeton resident and brakeman, was struck and killed by a freight train on the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad near Owensville yesterday. He leaves a widowed mother.
Portland Ind September 12 The illness of the defendant has caused the O'Donnell murder trial to be postponed. Mrs O'Donnell is at liberty on bond and at her Dunkirk home. J D M LaFollette for the state and Mr Griner for the defense are also listed.
Marion Indiana mourns as Mayor W. D. Golding dies. A lifelong city resident, he grew up in Marion and spent his entire career serving the community.
A Conrey Poster furniture factory worker's boy caught his arm in a pulley yesterday and suffered a shoulder injury. The incident occurred in Shelbyville with ends dated September 12.
Crowe Point Indiana reports the Comer smallpox outbreak steady at 12 cases including eight children and three adults with one fatality.
In Goshen on September 12 the Continental Fraternal Union in Elkhart county collapsed with over 400 members. Losses to investors reached about 7000 dollars with 1050 dollars returned from a 15 percent distribution. Receivership costs stood at 3270.27. In Bartholomew county the tax levy was reduced to 50 cents with a 50 cent poll tax and auditor treasurer and assessor to serve on review board unpaid. Atlanta reports water pollution near Ble Cicero creek from a ketchup factory causing fish kills. clean water runoff worsens as streams drain purity.
Crawfordsville reports the death of Robert White, son of ex Congressman Michael D. White, struck by a live wire while stretching a telephone line. Paris notes mention M Delcasse preparing a yellow book on France China matters and a proposed naval demonstration in the Gulf of Pe Chi. An unrelated Philadelphia anecdote touts Electric Bitters as life saving.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warns in Chicago of ordering a strike if operators fail to respond by Thursday morning on his arrival in Indianapolis. The remark reflects rising tensions ahead of planned conference.
General Baden Poselt named chief of Transvant padtea as China’s dowager empress faces factional pressure in Johor. Foraker poised to campaign. miner strike fears fade in the Wyoming valley. A deadly blaze in Chicago leaves two dead and five injured. Havana weighs yellow fever quarantine in Vera Cruz. Missouri Kansas and Texas rail pledges free aid to storm victims. A special St Louis train to Galveston aids titution relief. Lexington and Duluth population figures reveal steady growth from 1890. A steam pipe explosion at Baldwin’s locomotive works in Philadelphia wounds several. Democratic nite committee seeks to avert conflict between Hill and Croker. Treasury shows cash and gold balances. state department reports rescue efforts for missionaries in China.
The article notes a rise in supply of new stationery with two discreet gray notepapers for land and sea. The description emphasizes the distinctive “The Kind You Have Always Bought” signature and CABTONAT Bears branding.
Indigestion and related kidney issues are linked to Bright's Disease symptoms. An advert promotes Foury Kipvery Cerne as a remedy, claiming it restores kidney function and urges immediate use. A separate note says over six hundred German officers visited the Paris Exposition since April without incident. A testimonial from Mrs. James Forest of Chippewas Falls Wisconsin says Banner Salve cured a seven year leg sore after spending hundreds.
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